Ben's experience of secondary schooling is shorter than most in
New Zealand. He grew up homeschooling and decided to enter the
world of public schooling only towards the end of Year 11. His
achievements in NCEA since then have been outstanding. Ben's wide
range of experiences have contributed to and enriched his
education. Ben's high level of intelligence is reflected in his
equally broad interests and his incredible capacity to learn.

With experiences such as being selected as Navigator on the
trainee day on The Spirit of New Zealand Growing, Ben was also
earmarked as a young man growing in confidence as a
leader. Described by his school teachers as "honest and
reliable, conscientious, diligent, and a lateral thinker." His time
with Horowhenua District Council will no doubt employ him on all
these levels. They recount that they were impressed with Ben's
outstanding potential from the first meeting.

With all the interest, passion and intelligence for Electronics
and Engineering Ben decided to study Mechatronics at Massey
University. He took a gap year in 2016 and hopes to graduate at the
end of 2018.